A Vampyre Story

 PC
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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  1. MarkusNobody
    Dec 5, 2008
    8
    This brought back a lot of fond memories spending endless hours exploring the caribbean with Guybrush Threepwood. I absolutely adore the art style and how the blend of 3D to 2D can work so seamlessly. Monkey Island 4 tried and while the game was still lots of fun it lacked. This though was spectacular. The voice actors seemed a bit mis-cast at the very beginning but once you'veThis brought back a lot of fond memories spending endless hours exploring the caribbean with Guybrush Threepwood. I absolutely adore the art style and how the blend of 3D to 2D can work so seamlessly. Monkey Island 4 tried and while the game was still lots of fun it lacked. This though was spectacular. The voice actors seemed a bit mis-cast at the very beginning but once you've completed the game you will know that you would be upset if they changed in the next game. They're a charming, somewhat duo that always provide a good deal of entertainment. The puzzles are very logical once you've set your mind on that special "Adventure" mode. There were slight technical glitches and some problems with some of the puzzle related story but overall a great adventure game that doesn't stand shy of the ranks of the old classics. For a genre once thought to be long gone this is very alive and very kicking. It's no Grim Fandango, The Dig or Monkey Island ... yet. But it's also just the first part of a trilogy with the next part (eagerly awaited) comes next year.

    Go buy this, best 40 bucks you will spend in a long time. A must for experienced adventurers.    … Expand
  2. David
    Nov 22, 2008
    8
    What an excellent game. During an era where the graphics in a game seem to be the only criteria as to what makes a "good" game, it is refreshing to play a title where the heart and soul of gameplay is the story. Mona is a little annoying at first but it doesn't take long to warm up to her. As the game went on I enjoyed playing her character more and more. Her pet bat is a little too What an excellent game. During an era where the graphics in a game seem to be the only criteria as to what makes a "good" game, it is refreshing to play a title where the heart and soul of gameplay is the story. Mona is a little annoying at first but it doesn't take long to warm up to her. As the game went on I enjoyed playing her character more and more. Her pet bat is a little too wordy at times but overall the characters lent themselves to hilarious dialog. The art in this game is quite simply breathtaking. Games with fancy HDR lighting and the latest physics engines don't hold a candle to the beautifully drawn backgrounds in A Vampyre Story. No real surprise here though; Bill Tiller is one of my favorite artists at work today. Another great element of this game is the music. The creepy magic/opera themes play themselves out very well and it is obvious that care went into every aspect of this game. Some minor annoyances: some of the puzzles are a little convoluted and I found a fair share of bugs. However, these are minor and with a small team like the one Bill Tiller assembled you have to expect that sort of thing. I can't wait for the sequel... do yourself a favor and purchase this game. It's only $30 and I can guarantee you won't regret it.… Expand
  3. FarhanQ
    Aug 7, 2009
    9
    This title is a great tribute to the classic point n' click adventure genre whose future has been written off too many times, and ironically (as the title may suggest), breathes new life to the genre. The game obviously borrows heavily in appearance, humor and overall style from the Monkey Island series due to the developing team's involvement with the LucasArt's classics.This title is a great tribute to the classic point n' click adventure genre whose future has been written off too many times, and ironically (as the title may suggest), breathes new life to the genre. The game obviously borrows heavily in appearance, humor and overall style from the Monkey Island series due to the developing team's involvement with the LucasArt's classics. The references are all there: from the rubber chicken with a pully to "(wo)man of low moral fiber" etc. The puzzles are standard fare but do require use of the gray cells. The script is well-written and full of witty dialogues between the main characters that at times however, feel like overdone. While Froderick the bat's voice acting is overall great, that of Mona's is ultimately irritating. There are minor glitches as cut scenes replaying and some dialogue choices unwittingly resulting in identical responses from NPCs, but the game is otherwise stable with easy-to-use interface. Gameplay depth is somewhat limited. Overall, highly recommended to fans of the LucasArts adventures and to those of the genre in general. 8.8/10.… Expand

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. Cubed3
    Jan 2, 2025
    60
    If in search for the next best thing in adventures, A Vampyre Story isn't it. While it has some issues, and an obvious lack of polish at places, it definitely has its moments, and some of these moments are awesome. It's not perfect, but genre fans will enjoy the three or so evenings they'll spend on it, with its humour, likable protagonist, and beautiful vistas being the best things on offer… and the fact that this is basically a Part One of a Part Two that never came (and probably never will) ruining the experience.
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  2. GamingXP
    83
    A Vampyre Story is a humorous adventure, which provides many difficult mysteries and a lot of fun. The voice of the character Mona is very annoying in the German version, so install the English one.
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  3. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    80
    A Vampyre Story is clearly a labour of love, although whether that’s a love lost on you will be down to how accepting you can be of what is for all intents and purposes a point-and-click adventure styled after those of the early to mid nineties.
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